May-Apple (
Podophyllum peltatum
)
[poe-doe-FY-lum pel-TAY-tum]
Other Names
Podophylcum peltanum, Mayapple
Family
Berberidaceae
Description
Named Cultivars
Podophyllum peltatum f. deamii
Plant Data
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Deciduous Perennial
Mature Size
12 - 18 inches tall. 9 - 12 inches wide.
Sun Exposure
Full Shade - Partial Shade
Moisture Tolerance
Medium :
Zones
3a - 8b
Tags
Illinois Native, Shade Tolerant, Spring Ephemeral, Woodland Garden
Bloom Period
April
Flower Color
White
Animals That Use It
Fruit:
Data Sheets
Illinois Wildflowers
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Missouri Botanical Garden
USDA
Wikipedia
Photos:
Google Image Search
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Flickr